run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run innext
1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin How to pronounce run-in (audio)
as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in
Verb
After a stretch of allowing runs in four of six outings, Iglesias has held opponents scoreless in seven consecutive appearances. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026 But Nico Hoerner’s two-out RBI single in the fifth extended the Cubs’ lead to 5-2, and that was all for Gusto, who allowed a season-high 10 hits and five runs in 4 ⅔ innings. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
Lane was granted immunity from prosecution for his testimony against Adams, though Wright Stevens grappled with growing evidence that suggested Lane had prior run-ins with the Ipalook sisters and was at their home the night of the murders. — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 The odds of run-ins between rattlesnakes and humans — as well as other animals — increased this year due to warmer temperatures, which encouraged outdoor activity for both serpents and humans. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
  1. visit
  2. arrest
  3. encounter
  4. come over
  5. seize
  6. step in
  7. grab
  8. come by
Verb
  • Among the seven injured was a woman who was visiting her husband, said Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jessel goes to visit her house with a regifted candle and asks how Sai’s husband David feels about the move.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • In November 2023, Donna was arrested in connection with Markel’s death, just days after Charlie was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation of first-degree murder.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Compare this with a similarly arresting later sequence, set deep within a magnificently mossy forest, where a band of hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung, full of rascally charisma), do battle with Va’migere’s alien friends.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrest
Noun
  • Cell phone video later obtained by media outlets also appeared to conflict with Castro's description of the encounter.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In New York City, for instance, pedestrians remain far more likely to be hurt or die in encounters with cars, trucks, or vans.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of encounter
Verb
  • Tulloch, who came over from Thinking Machine Labs, has been delaying his departure until the company successfully launched its new family of open source AI models and AI assistant, Muse, which was announced Tuesday.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Gold finishes show that Brudnizki hardly came over all shy and retiring when designing these spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • But the truth of it is that Sharaa forced his hand by seizing swathes of the SDF’s territory in a lightning offensive in January.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Who knows more of the injustice of the world than the girl who saw her town seized by a white-supremacist coup, the Wilmington massacre, in 1898?
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of seize
Verb
  • While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Even when right tackle Drew Terrill went out early in the Cougars’ Saturday win over Oregon State, Ronnell McLain stepped in and performed well.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Running back If you’re not used to seeing the running back position here, grab a ticket and join the line.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Just like the rest of us that day, most of the dead were just going about such ordinary tasks as showing up for work, grabbing a cup of coffee and traveling on a commercial jetliner, or just trying to lend a hand to people in trouble.
    — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of grab
Verb
  • The dystopia depicted in the ad came by way of George Orwell’s imagination, but the fears underlying it had deep American roots.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Chris Barish, the co-owner, came by our table and stayed to tell stories, which is how the best dinners come to be.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of come by

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